1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO wheel torque

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 9. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
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Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon
as you can and have the
nuts tightened
with a torque wrench to 100 Ib-ft
(140 Nom).
~ NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
10. Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare tire.
It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover
in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired
or replaced.
I NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
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Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum
brakes if it is equipped with the
3 100 engine. It has
four-wheel disc brakes if it is equipped with the
3.4L
DOHC engine.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads
are needed. The sound may come and go or
be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when
you
are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
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The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to GM specifications.
If
you have rear drum brakes, they don’t have wear
indicators, but if
you ever hear a rear brake rubbing
noise, have the rear brake linings inspected. Also, the
rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each
time the tires are removed for rotation or changing.
When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the
rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection” in Section 7 of this manual
under
Part C “Periodic Maintenance Inspections”.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use
a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later,
if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt
off. (See
Whanging a Flat Tire” in the Index.) When
It’s Time
for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-43
Chains
..................................... 6-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Inflation
.................................... 6-38
Inflationcheck
............................... 7-37
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-39
Loading
.................................... 4-28
Pressure
.................................... 6-38
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
....... ... 5-25
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
................... 5-33
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
................. 5-34
Temperature
................................. 6-43
Traction
.................................... 6-42
Treadwe ar
................................... 6-42
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-42
Used Replacement Wheels
...................... 6-44
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-40
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-43
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-40
TopStrap
..................................... 1-35
TorqueLock
................................... 2-23
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-30
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Trailer
BackingUp
................................. 4-35
Brakes
..................................... 4-34
Driving
on Grades ............................ 4-36
Buying
New ................................. 6-41
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-24
Compact Spare
............................... 5-35
Torque, Wheel Nut
.............................. 5-32 Drivingwi
th ............................... 4-34
Following Distance
........................... 4-35
Making Turns
................................ 4-35
Passing
..................................... 4-35
SafetyChains
................................ 4-34
Total Weight
on Tires .......................... 4-33
Towing
..................................... 4-30
Turn Signals
................................. 4-36
Weight
..................................... 4-32
Transaxle Fluid. Automatic
....................... 6-17
Transmitters. Remote Keyless Entry
................. 2-5
Transportation. Courtesy .......................... 8-8
Trip. Before Leaving
............................ 4-21
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-45
Release. Remote
............................... 2-9
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-27
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-36
Hitches
..................................... 4-33
Maintenance When Towing
...................... 4-37
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-32
TrUnk Lock
........................................ 2-9
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-28
Underbody Flushing Service
... ............ 7-40
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-53
Underhood Electrical Center
................. 6-60. 6-61
9-10

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Damage Warnings .............
Dimensions ..................
Identification Number ..........
Loading .....................
Storage ......................
Ventilation System ...............
Visor Vanity Mirrors .............
Visors. Sun .....................
warning Devices ...............
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators
Warranty Information
.............
Washing Your
Weatherstrips
Wheel
Alignment
Nut Torque Vehicle ............
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................ 4-6
................. vii
............... 6-65
............... 6-55
............... 4-28
............... 6-30
................ 3-5
............... 2-41
............... 2-40
................ 5-3
............... 2-48
............... 8-10
............... 6-51
............... 6-50
............... 6-43
............... 5-32
Replacement ................................. 6-43
Wrench ..................................... 5-26
Windows ..................................... 2-26
Auto-Down ................................. 2-26
Power ...................................... 2-26
Windshield
Washer ............................. 2-29
Fluid .................................. 2.29. 6.25
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-37
Windshield Wipers .............................. 2-29
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-37
Fuses ...................................... 6-56
Winter Driving ................................. 4-24
Wiper Blade Check ............................. 7-38
Wiring. Headlamp .............................. 6-55
WreckerTowing ................................. 5-8
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-26
Your Driving and the Road ....................... 4-1